Printing at Fordham University Libraries can seem complex at first, but with this straightforward guide, you’ll master the process in no time. Consider this your informal companion to the official IT department instructions, offering a user-friendly walkthrough to get you printing quickly and efficiently.
Fordham’s printing system utilizes your Pharos account. As a Fordham student, you already have a Pharos account linked to your Fordham credentials. There’s no need to register a new one! While these steps might appear detailed initially, with a little practice, Fordham Printing will become second nature.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fordham Printing
To begin printing at Fordham, follow these simple steps:
Step One: Accessing Fordham Printing Services
The easiest way to start is by using the remote print website. Navigate to the remote print portal to upload your documents. This is the recommended starting point for Fordham printing.
Step Two: Logging into Your Pharos Account
Remember, as a Fordham student, you already have a Pharos account. Your username is the part of your Fordham email address before the “@” symbol. For instance, if your email is [email protected], your username is “student”. Your password is the same password you use for your Fordham email and other Fordham services.
The login screen will look similar to this:
Pharos Fordham Printing Login Screen
Important: Do not select “I am a new guest” if you are a Fordham student. Use your Fordham credentials for Fordham printing.
Step Three: Uploading Your Document for Printing
Once logged in, locate the “Upload” button, typically found on the top left of the screen. Click this button to begin uploading your document for Fordham printing.
The upload process is usually fast, and upon completion, the screen will indicate successful uploading, as shown here:
Pharos Document Upload Confirmation for Fordham Printing
Occasionally, the document upload may seem to freeze. If this happens, simply refresh the page to resolve the issue and continue with your Fordham printing process.
Step Four: Printing Your Document at a Fordham Printer
After uploading your document, you’ll need to go to a physical printer location within Fordham Libraries. Look for a print release station, which typically looks like this:
Fordham Library Print Release Station Interface
Log in to the print release station using your Fordham username and password, just as you did on the website. Alternatively, you can use your Fordham ID card on the card reader attached to the station for quicker login for Fordham printing.
Once logged in, you will see a list of the documents you’ve uploaded. Select the document(s) you wish to print and click the “Print” button to release your Fordham printing job.
If you are using the card reader and it doesn’t scan correctly, wait for the screen to reset, or clear any digits in the “User ID” field and try scanning your Fordham ID again.
Printing Multiple Documents: To print more than one document at once, press and hold the Shift or Ctrl key while selecting each document you need to print from the list. Then, click “Print” to print all selected documents in your Fordham printing queue.
Selecting Multiple Documents for Fordham Printing
Utilizing Canon Multifunction Devices for Fordham Printing
Fordham Libraries also provide Canon multifunction devices that offer printing, copying, and scanning capabilities. You can use these devices for Fordham printing as well.
To use a Canon device, log in using your Fordham username and password, similar to the print release stations:
Canon Multifunction Device Login Screen for Fordham Printing
Card readers are also available on the side of the Canon devices for login with your Fordham ID:
Card Reader on Canon Device for Fordham Printing Login
After logging in, an account information box will appear. Click “OK” to proceed:
Account Information Confirmation on Canon Device for Fordham Printing
You will then see the main menu. Select “Copy & Print Release” for printing documents. (Choose “Scan and Send” if you need to scan documents instead):
Canon Device Menu – Copy & Print Release Option for Fordham Printing
Similar to the print release stations, your uploaded print jobs will be listed. You can select documents individually or choose “print all” to release all your Fordham printing jobs from this screen:
Print Job List on Canon Device for Fordham Printing
We hope this guide clarifies the Fordham printing process at Fordham Libraries. If you have any further questions about printing or any other library services, please don’t hesitate to reach out and Ask a Librarian.
